Online Resources

These are a selection of web references of use to environmental chemistry. Topic specific references will usually be found in the reading assignments pages.

• Textbook Website
• Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
• Atmospheric Chemistry and Global Change: online textbook
• Stratospheric Ozone: online textbook

Chapter 1

• Measurements of Atmospheric Composition in the UV-Vis at NASA
• Global Monitoring Division at NOAA
• TOVS Data at Climate Prediction Center of NOAA
• SBUV2 Data at Climate Prediction Center of NOAA

Lab Related Sites

Reference Material

• WebElements--The periodic Table on the Web
• Periodic Table at Los Alamos National Laboratory
• Fundamental Physical Constants at NIST
• NIST Chemistry WebBook--thermochemical, thermophysical, and ion energetics data.
• Time from the US Naval Observatory Master Clock--You can also add a clock to a web page--click here.
• HyperPhysics at Georgia State University
• Help Guide for Excel (pdf format) from Computer Services
• Science Is Fun by Professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri--Lots of interesting and fun chemistry.
• Biology Statistics made Simple Using Excel

Safety Information

• MSDS's and other safety information from Vermont SIRI--hazard.com
• MSDS Glossary and Reference from ILPI
• NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
• International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs) from NIOSH
• Committee on Chemical Safety--American Chemical Society.
• Prudent Practices in the Laboratory : Handling and Disposal of Chemicals. This book is the best reference on chemical hygiene and laboratory safety. Dordt students can access the full text version online via netLibrary.
• Handbook of Chemical Health and Safety, R. J. Alaimo, ed., is in the library; call number T55.3.H3 H344 2001.
• OSHA Home Page
• OSHA Lab Standard--29 CFR 1910.1450
• OSHA Hazard Communication Standard--29 CFR 1910.1200
• EPA Home Page

Journals

• Journal of Chemical Education--With a searchable index and print copies are in the library.
• Journal of Enviromental Quality. Index online and paper copy available in the library.
• Publications at the American Chemical Society
• Search All ACS Journals --Note that this search only covers the web accessible issues, back through 1996. This should not replace searching using Chemical Abstracts.
• Accounts of Chemical Research--Short, readable, and critical reviews of research in all areas of chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry--Coverage includes the latest peer-reviewed research and applications from any of the phases of analytical operations, including sampling, chemical reactions, separations, instrumentation, measurements, and data processing.
• Chemical Reviews--Long, but readable, critical, and thorough reviews of research in all areas of chemistry.
• Energy & Fuels--Empahsis on Fossil Fuel Research
• Environmental Science & Technology--Fundamental research, reviews, news, and editorials dealing with environmental issues.
• Journal of the American Chemical Society--Fundamental research papers in all areas of chemistry.